Do you experience frequent tightening sensation on your head and neck? Do you feel stressed out? Do you spend a long time sitting or working at your desk? You could have tension headache.

Tension headache is one of the most common headache. It is characterized by:• Pressing, tightening pain on and around head, especially at temporal and frontal region. (See diagram)​• Neck pain, shoulder pain and scalp pain.• Sensitivity to light and noise.• Neck stiffness and discomfort.• Headache lasting minutes to days.

Tension headache might be caused by muscular tension around the neck, shoulder and skull region. The underlying cause of tension headache, however, remains uncertain. Several common triggers of tension headache are:• Abnormal posture. Read more about ithere.• Prolonged desk job• Stress and anxiety• Sleep deprivationChiropractic treatments can help to manage tension headache in a drug-free and effective manner. The initial phase of treatment would focus on pain management by restoring proper biomechanical function of the surrounding joints and musculature. Treatments would usually involve joint manipulation/mobilisation, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/acupuncture) and home stretches. Once the symptoms subside, the patient would then be gradually exposed to an exercise program aimed at strengthening the region and restoring proper function and posture.If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on (08) 94183722 to make an appointment.Spearwood Chiropractic strives to allow our patients to live a pain-free life by providing drug- free, effective and affordable care for joints and muscular issues for all ages.Our chiropractor, Dr Jackson Yee has a vast range of experience in managing muscular and joints disorders. With a particular passion for sports, Jackson has served as sport trainer at Jandakot Jets Football Club, Southern Lions Rugby Union Football Club, Fremantle Croatia Football Club and Lynwood United Football Club.Some services we offer are manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/ acupuncture, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy), exercise therapy, nutritional advice, biomechanical and ergonomic education, kinesiotaping and bulk billed x-ray referrals (if required).Some common conditions our chiropractor treats are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate. Located at 6, Barrington Street in Spearwood, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on (08)94183722 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au